Revolving around geometric shapes, Color Zen is all about clean straight lines and perfect circles it's unfair to compare the graphics of a portable system to those of a home console, but naturally the 3DS version doesn't look quite as crisp as its Wii U sibling (which has issues of its own in this regard, as the graphics on the TV screen are smoother than the ones on the GamePad). This comes partly out of necessity, as all the gameplay is designed for the touch screen and there's not much extraneous data that needs to be shown on a second screen, but the colour palette is so vivid and integral to the experience that it's a shame the upper screen is so dark and bland by comparison. The first thing you'll notice upon loading up Color Zen on 3DS is that it takes place almost entirely on the touch screen the upper screen is used solely to display the game's logo and occasional text, like level titles or menu options. In most other departments, however, the Wii U's higher horsepower makes it the definitive iteration. We noted in our previous review that the puzzles can start to feel repetitive after extended playtime, but in the shorter bursts of gameplay the 3DS lends itself to, this isn't nearly as much of a problem on the handheld – so in that regard, the 3DS version is superior to its home console brethren. The only major differences between the two versions come down to the hardware. Many of the levels resemble abstract geometric art, and there are a few different modes that switch up the play mechanics – most notably the clever "Reflection" mode in which every shape you move is mirrored by a shape on the opposite side of the screen, and you have to manage both sides of the reflection to complete the puzzle.
A helpful tutorial shows you the basic rules of gameplay, and then you're on your own for over a hundred levels of artistic, cerebral shape-based puzzling. It's the perfect candidate for a 3DS port, as its purely touch-based controls and the puzzles' quick pick-up-and-play style are designed with portable gaming in mind – Color Zen was originally created as an iOS/Android title, after all.įor the most part, everything in our Wii U review applies to this version as well the 3DS port has the same clever levels, the same striking minimalist aesthetic, and the same drop-dead gorgeous music that steals the show. This week the chilled-out title arrives on 3DS largely intact it's essentially the same game, shrunk down to the small screen(s). That’s completely optional though.Last month we reviewed the Wii U version of Color Zen, a relaxing abstract puzzler in which you match geometric shapes with colours as a soothing electronica soundtrack plays in the background.
Quell Zen costs $3.99 but it also includes IAPs that you can make use of to find some hidden items or find your way out if you’re stuck midway. Quell Zen would be a simple puzzle game if it wasn’t for the fact that you can find hidden gems and secret levels that you can discover in surprising ways and one of the reasons why you want to keep coming back for more. You have a certain number of moves in which to achieve this and are rewarded with lots of coins and solution keys if you get it right, but you don’t pay a penalty if you take your time to complete the puzzle. Gameplay involves guiding raindrops through a maze and collecting shiny metallic orbs along the way. Each chapter has 4 sections and each section has 4 levels and as you get involved in the game, you realize that a story unfolds and it involves a Japanese family that is torn apart for some reason. Not to mention the atmospheric orchestral soundtrack that delights your senses. The reason – the gorgeous soft colors and textures and smooth animations and reflections give you a feeling of comfort and ease. Quell Zen is a game that is expected to challenge your mind, yet leave you feeling relaxed at the end of it. Their latest game launch is Quell Zen, which is set against a Japanese theme in which you guide raindrops through colorful mazes. Fallen Tree have a unique collection of games on the App Store like Quell, Quell Reflect, and Quell Memento that have mesmerized players with their enchanting graphics and smart puzzles.
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